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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70 and 2008 Rocky Mountain Element 70.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70
2008 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 70
Element 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
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Gun Metal/White
Sizes
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15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
FORM 7005 aluminum/Carbon seatstays
Fork
FOX FX Terralogic, 100mm travel
Fox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3
Fox Float RP23
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
Shimano XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT STI
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR Shadow
Crankset
Race Face Deus X-Type
Race Face Deus X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Deus X-Type
Race Face Deus X-Type
Cassette
—
Shimano XT
Rear Cogs
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9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT STI levers
Shimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit Carbon
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton EA70
Easton EC70 OS Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA70
Easton EA70 OS
Saddle
Selle Italia X2
WTB Shadow V
Seatpost
Easton EA70
Easton EC70
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Rims
Mavic XC717 Disk
Shimano XT
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.